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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.91, 388.17 and 150.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.91, 388.17 and 150.55 is: 225.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.91 : 388.17 = 150.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.91/388.17 = 150.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.91x = 388.17 × 150.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.91x = 58,438.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,438.99/258.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.71

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